India vs Japan
Japan is about 61% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Japan
Price level (US=100) 24.5 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Japan
Housing & utilities 29 177
Food 58 191
Transport 62 150
Restaurants & hotels 39 148
Health 23 97
Communication 27 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Japan
Quality-of-life score 75/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 0.2
Internet users 70% 86%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 61% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $259,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 75 out of 100.
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